In the central Victorian region much of the
wheat is grown for the APW (Australian
Premium White) market. There is also a
significant ASWN (Noodle wheat) market and a
feed wheat market for the increasing stock
feed requirements.

Suggested varieties : -

APW : GBA Sapphire, Yitpi, Wedgetail

Noodle : Rosella

Feed : Mackellar, Brennan

Barley

Barley is grown for malting and also for the
stockfeed market. Careful nitrogen
management is usually required to achieve
the malt grade.

Suggested varieties : -

Malt : Gairdner, Baudin

Feed : Barque, Cabstan

Oats

One of the major markets for oats grown in
this area is the milling market. There is
also a significant requirement for oats into
the stockfeed industry. Grazing oats have
been popular in recent years to target the
export hay markets and to fill the early
autumn/winter feed gap.

Canola varieties in this area cover both the
conventional and herbicide tolerant
(Clearfield and Triazine) markets and are
usually mid to late maturity. Canola is an
excellent option in the rotation as a
disease break and cash crop.